Question 1

Establishing credibility is an important aspect of giving your presentation. During which part of your speech should you explain why you are the appropriate person to discuss a particular topic?

Accepted Answer

Establishing credibility is crucial in the introduction part of your speech. This is where you capture the audience's attention and present your qualifications or experience, explaining why you are the right person to discuss the topic.

Question 2

Establishing credibility has to do with your audience seeing you as ______.

Accepted Answer

Establishing credibility involves being seen as trustworthy and believable by your audience, which helps in convincing them of your argument or point of view.

Question 3

______ refers to the credibility and ethical appeal of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

Ethos refers to the ethical appeal or credibility of the speaker or writer, which is crucial in persuading the audience of the argument's validity.

Question 4

Which term, coined by Aristotle, refers to a speaker's emotional appeal?

Accepted Answer

Pathos refers to the emotional appeal a speaker uses to persuade an audience, according to Aristotle's modes of persuasion.

Question 5

A used car dealer who begins by persuading you that foreign car companies make better, longer lasting vehicles and then tries to sell you a (Japanese) 1997 Mitsubishi Galant from his lot is using which type of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

The dealer uses deductive reasoning by starting with a general statement about the quality of foreign cars and then applying it to a specific case (the Mitsubishi Galant) to persuade you to buy. Deductive reasoning moves from a general premise to a specific conclusion.

Question 6

The statement, "I would never vote for that guy. Just look at his bad haircut!" is an example of which common fallacy of logic and reason?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of an ad hominem fallacy, which occurs when an argument is made against a person's character or appearance rather than addressing the person's stance or arguments.

Question 7

Imagine you were visiting family in Kansas when a tornado touched down, causing devastating damage. When you got home, you wrote an article for the college paper based on your experiences. Which type of source would you be?

Accepted Answer

Since you are writing an article based on your own experiences with the tornado, you are creating a primary source. Primary sources are original materials or evidence directly related to the topic being researched, in this case, the tornado event you witnessed.

Question 8

______ are publications, either printed or electronic, that are produced on a regular basis, such as newspapers, magazines, and journals.

Accepted Answer

Periodicals are publications that are issued at regular intervals, such as daily, weekly, or monthly, and include newspapers, magazines, and journals. They contrast with books or one-time publications, fitting the description provided.

Question 9

If you find that the best source of information for your research is an expert in the field or someone with firsthand experience, you may want to conduct a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

Interviews are a primary method for gathering detailed information, insights, or opinions directly from experts or individuals with firsthand experience in a specific field or subject matter.

Question 10

What can paying attention to the Internet domain of a website help you establish?

Accepted Answer

The Internet domain can indicate the type of organization hosting the website, such as .edu for educational institutions or .gov for government entities, which can help establish the publisher's authority.

Question 11

As you are evaluating sources, seek information about the ______ by asking the question, "Does the author know what he or she is talking about?"

Accepted Answer

When evaluating sources, asking "Does the author know what he or she is talking about?" helps you assess the author's expertise, ensuring they are knowledgeable and credible on the subject matter.

Question 12

Tasha has a lot of statistics in her presentation. Which action can she take to help the audience make sense of the statistics?

Accepted Answer

Using graphs and charts helps visualize the data, making it easier for the audience to understand and interpret the statistics.

Question 13

______refers to a statement or declaration by a person who has a connection to the topic.

Accepted Answer

Testimony refers to a statement or declaration made by someone who has a direct connection or experience with the topic at hand, often used as evidence or support in arguments or discussions.

Question 14

The ______ can be a statistic, an example or a story, a rhetorical question, a reference to the past, a quotation, or anything that will draw the attention of the audience, as long as it is related to the topic.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) attention getter. An attention getter is used at the beginning of a speech or presentation to capture the audience's interest and relate it to the topic being discussed.

Question 15

In the introduction to a presentation, the ______ introduces your topic and provides the general purpose of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

The thesis statement introduces your topic and outlines the general purpose of your presentation, serving as a guide for both the presenter and the audience.

Question 16

Imagine you are giving a presentation about the need for a greater understanding of technology. What would be the general purpose of the presentation if you included the following statement in your introduction? "Today, I hope to convince you to learn to use new technological tools needed to live in the Communication Age."

Accepted Answer

The statement aims to convince the audience to learn new technological tools, indicating a persuasive purpose rather than merely informing, entertaining, or introducing.

Question 17

A speaker should demonstrate the importance of the topic in the ______ of the speech.

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating the importance of the topic in the introduction of a speech helps to engage the audience from the beginning and sets the stage for the rest of the presentation.

Question 18

The ______ tells the audience the specific things you will discuss in the presentation.

Accepted Answer

The preview in a presentation outlines the main points or topics that will be covered, giving the audience a roadmap of what to expect.

Question 19

In which section of a presentation will a speaker use most of his or her research and evidence?

Accepted Answer

The body of a presentation is where a speaker presents the main points, elaborates on them, and supports them with research and evidence. This section is designed to inform, persuade, or explain the topic in depth.

Question 20

The method used to end a presentation through the use of statistics, quotations, rhetorical questions, and the like is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

The method described is known as a concluding device, which is a technique used to effectively end a presentation by leaving a lasting impression on the audience through statistics, quotations, rhetorical questions, etc.

Quiz 11: Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience